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Social Services director says department serves roughly one‑third of county and asks board to consider staffing needs
Summary
Director Jason Madder told the board Amherst County Social Services serves about 10,548 residents through SNAP/TANF/Medicaid and has roughly 51–52 staff; the department reported ~584 protective‑services investigations and recommended adding positions to handle growing Adult Protective Services and benefits workload.
Jason Madder, director of Amherst County Social Services, presented the department’s annual report on Dec. 2 and asked the Board of Supervisors to consider modest staff increases to keep pace with growing referrals.
Madder said the department has 51–52 filled positions and serves roughly 10,548 residents through major benefit programs (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid) in state fiscal year 2025. He…
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